Administrative Assistant (Internal LITS applicants only)

Administrative Assistant (Internal LITS applicants only)

Salary

$52,566.64 - $83,013.07 Annually

Location

Hennepin County

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26LITS608MV016

Department

Land Information and Tax Svcs

Division

Property Tax Summary

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

The Land Information and Taxpayer Services (LITS) department is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support in the Property Tax division and direct assistance to residents navigating the tax delinquency and forfeiture process. This position will serve as the main point of contact for individuals at risk of tax forfeiture, helping connect them with resources and support to prevent loss of their property.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Government Center located at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About the position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Land Information and Tax Services (LITS) department to apply for this position.

Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant.

To view the job classification specification, click here.

In this position, you will:

• Manage all aspects of outreach to residents regarding the pre-forfeiture process, including research of occupants and interested parties and evaluation of properties that enter in the delinquent and pre-forfeiture Notice of Expiration of Redemption (NER) process.

• Collaborate closely with internal partners, such as Human Service navigators for resident resources, the customer service team for help with repayment plans, and Property Tax Navigators for the Senior Deferral Program.

• Work closely with external partners, such as elected officials and their staff, community organizations, municipal planners, and private developers, and collaborate with cross-departmental project teams to determine the most effective strategies for preventing tax forfeiture.

• Administer and maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system, draft reports for a variety of customers, and provide an annual outcomes report.

• Develop and formulate rationale for department management concerning proposed changes in County tax-forfeit policies, procedures, and operations.

• Process state deeds by requesting, receiving, tracking, and recording TFL State Deeds between the Minnesota Department of Revenue, the County Recorder/Registrar of Titles Division, and the TFL Section (including Purchases, Repurchases, Conditional Use Deeds, etc.). Additionally, reconcile TFL accounts for state deed fees, filing fees, and deed tax.

• Manage APEX Finance accounts payable process for invoices for TFL properties expenses and data entry to TFL expense database.

• Coordinate the Take to Judgment (Delinquency) Statutory Process.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Four years or more of experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.

• Note: General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets.

• Bachelors degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or another field appropriate to the position.

Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Working with Minnesota property tax statutes, rules, and regulations.

• Using Property Information System (PINS).

• Planning and participating in community outreach and events.

• Supporting and providing services to residents through in-home visits.

• Knowledge of Minnesota property tax laws and related Hennepin County processes, procedures, and systems.

• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Teams, PowerPoint, CoPilot. SharePoint, and ExceI) to organize work and communicate results.

• Ability to:

• Present information and convey issues and complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Work effectively in teams, collaborate with staff, stakeholders, and residents.

About the department:

Land Information and Tax Services is a department within the Resident Services Line of Business of Hennepin County that covers foundational responsibilities of government: land surveying, land recording, property tax collection and distribution. We also provide critical infrastructure and innovation support to departments throughout Resident Services.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Employee).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Talent Acquisition division

Hennepin County Human Resources department

Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others cant - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of the Land Information and Tax Services (LITS) department?

Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible

• Yes
• No

02

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Government Center located at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a bachelors degree or higher in business administration, public administration, or another field appropriate to this position?

• Yes
• No

04

List your relevant education making reference to area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits completed, and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

05

How many years of experience do you have in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

06

Describe your experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

How many years of experience do you have working with Minnesota property tax statutes, rules, and regulations?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

08

Briefly describe your experience working with Minnesota property tax statutes, rules, and regulations, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

Do you have experience using Property Information System (PINS)?

• Yes
• No

10

Describe your experience using Property Information System (PINS), referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

How many years of experience do you have planning and participating in community outreach and events?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

12

Describe your experience planning and participating in community outreach and events, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

13

Do you have experience supporting and providing services to residents through in-home visits?

• Yes
• No

14

Briefly describe your experience supporting and providing services to residents through in-home visits, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.

15

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes
• No

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• Department email
• Department lateral/transfer process
• Department/unit bulletin board
• Employee Career Center (ECC)
• Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• HC Connect
• Human Resources of Hennepin County
• Hennepin County co-worker
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Supervisor/manager
• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
• Other

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Employer Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepincounty.gov/government/jobs